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Membership

Society Membership is for anyone who wishes to be inspired by and stay informed about our planet, its peoples and environments.

Benefits of Membership:

Stay informed about our work and the wider discipline

Hear from world-renowned speakers at Monday night lectures in person or via livestream
Read monthly issues of Geographical magazine in print or digitally
Receive Society news in a monthly e-newsletter and termly Bulletin

Join a thriving community

Attend member events with a guest and member-only gatherings.

Access to our building and resources

Meet and work in the Members' Room
Enjoy watching past lectures and talks in Talks on demand
Enjoy catering in the Tea Room

Unlock member discounts

Access free or reduced rate tickets for talks, seminars and events across the UK and online
Visit the Foyle Reading Room archive free of charge
Receive discounts at Cotswold Outdoor (including Runners Need and Snow+Rock) and Stanfords

Support the Society

Help the Society advance the discipline, empower geographers and reach new audiences

Am I eligible?

Membership is open to everyone who wishes to discover more about the world around them through fascinating lectures, inspiring articles and our remarkable Collections.

Alternatively, Fellowship may be right for you if you have a geography degree, undertake geographical research, use geography in a professional capacity, teach geography or have a well-developed enthusiasm for geography, for example through journalism, expeditions or travel writing. Find out more or get in touch with the Membership Office.

Join today

One year's membership is just £176.

How to apply

By email: Download and complete the application form below, and email to membership@rgs.org

By post: Download and complete the application form below, and post it with your payment to: Membership Office, RGS-IBG, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.